Portions of Trina Solar TOPCon Patents Deemed ‘Unpatentable’
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board issued final written decisions finding that key portions of Trina Solar’s two TOPCon patents are unpatentable. As a result, Runergy and Canadian Solar are cleared of infringement claims, while Adani Green’s prior settlement with Trina remains unchanged. The ruling also follows the termination of Trina’s Sec. 337 investigation and comes as First Solar launches its own Sec. 337 request against multiple competitors, including Trina. The decisions could alter the patent landscape for TOPCon technology in the solar sector.
Obesity, GLP-1s, and Metabolic Care
In an interview, hVIVO’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Thomas Forst explains how GLP‑1 receptor agonists have reshaped obesity treatment by targeting metabolic dysfunction rather than just weight loss. He highlights that these drugs reduce cardiovascular events, improve renal outcomes and...
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Airlines are grappling with a perfect storm of rising jet‑fuel costs, higher ticket and baggage fees, and geopolitical tension from the Iran war and a looming jet‑fuel shortage in Europe. Jet fuel, which makes up about 30% of airline expenses,...
Essential AI Visual Guide for Modern Physicians
A visual guide to machine and deep learning subtypes that is from our npj Digital Medicine paper: A short guide for medical professionals in the era of artificial intelligence. In that, we aimed to create a short, visual and digestible repository...
Week in Review: Netflix Talks Up Programmatic, Viant Acquires TVision, and Digital Video Sees Rapid Growth
Netflix reported Q1 revenue of $12.3 billion, staying on track for $3 billion in ad sales this year, with programmatic expected to represent half of its non‑live ad inventory. Co‑CEO Greg Peters said scaling programmatic will broaden the advertiser base beyond large...
Investment Advisor Hit with 18-Month Ban, $30,000 Fine
Canada’s self‑regulatory body CIRO has sanctioned investment advisor Calogero “Charlie” Alaimo with an 18‑month ban from any securities‑related work at CIRO‑member firms, a $30,000 CAD fine (≈$22,200 USD), $14,314 CAD disgorgement (≈$10,600 USD) and $10,000 CAD costs (≈$7,400 USD). The penalties stem from...
Japan’s Takaichi to Forge Closer Cooperation With Australia in Rare Earths
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will travel to Australia in early May to deepen rare‑earth cooperation, a cornerstone of Tokyo’s strategy to diversify away from China’s dominant supply chain. The talks will build on existing investments in Australian miners such...
EQT Revives Sale of Contact Lens Maker Ginko at $1bn-Plus Valuation
Swedish private‑equity firm EQT has re‑opened the sale process for Ginko, a leading European contact‑lens manufacturer, seeking a valuation north of $1 billion. The move follows a brief pause earlier this year as EQT reassessed market conditions. Ginko reported a 15%...
Ford Recalls as Many as 1.39 Million F-150 Trucks
Ford announced a recall of up to 1.39 million F‑150 pickups from model years 2015‑2017 after identifying a transmission range sensor fault that can trigger an unexpected downshift into second gear. The defect may cause a loss of vehicle control, prompting...
LNG Prices Surge, Boosting US Exports and China's Renewables
Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) is 600x more dense than the gas when it is extracted. Prices have doubled after the war and it seems to have 2 major beneficiaries: US short term: higher demand for its LNG exports China: higher demand for...
$5M Refund Case Raises Fresh Concerns over CRA Controls
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) mistakenly paid a bogus refund of roughly $3.7 million USD to Teresa Wallace, whose small hemp and grain business generates about $54,000 a year. The claim listed a fabricated $9.99 million CAD foreign income with a 100%...
Conservatives Say Champagne Is Avoiding Committee Study Into Alto Rail Connection
Conservatives claim the Liberal government is preventing a House committee from questioning Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne about his personal link to the $90 billion (≈ $66 billion USD) Alto high‑speed rail project. Champagne’s partner, Anne‑Marie Gaudet, was hired as a vice‑president of environment...
Terra Drone Begins Operational Deployment of the “Terra A1” Interceptor Drone in Ukraine
Japanese drone maker Terra Drone has begun operational deployment of its Terra A1 interceptor drone with a Ukrainian military unit, marking the first combat‑proven field test of the system. The low‑cost platform, priced around $2,000‑$7,000 per unit, aims to counter...
Nigeria: Australian Firm Gets Six Lithium Mining Licences in Nigeria
Australian‑listed Chariot Resources secured six Nigerian lithium licences—four exploration permits and two small‑scale mining licences—through its subsidiary C&C Minerals. The licences cover the Fonlo, Gbugbu, Saki and Iganna projects, where lab tests revealed spodumene grades of 2.66‑5.96% Li₂O, among the...
The SEC’s New SOX Squad: Five Takeaways for Auditors and Public Companies – Intelligize
The SEC has launched a new enforcement unit, the SOX group, dedicated to policing auditor misconduct. The move arrives amid a broader scaling back of the agency’s enforcement activities, including fewer cases, lower penalties, and reduced staffing. By singling out...
Influence Is Everywhere, Yet Brands Can Still Connect
Brands are competing for influence. At Marketecture Live, Joanna O'Connell, Chief Intelligence Officer, @OmnicomMediaGrp , broke down how consumer decision-making has fundamentally changed: - Influence now comes from everywhere: friends, creators, AI, communities - Trust is shifting away from institutions toward people and...
Does Your Car Actually Need Premium Gas, Or Are You Paying For Nothing (Or Worse)?
Premium gasoline, rated 91‑93 octane, resists premature ignition and prevents engine knock. It is essential for high‑compression or turbocharged engines, but offers no extra energy for standard commuters. Manufacturers label premium as either "Recommended"—where regular fuel works but may sacrifice...
How to Recreate Valve’s Delayed Steam Machine at Home Today
Valve’s Steam Machine remains indefinitely delayed, prompting gamers to build DIY equivalents. Guides outline three hardware tiers—mini PCs for 1080p, small‑form‑factor PCs with mobile GPUs for 1440p, and boutique builds with desktop GPUs for 4K. Installing Linux‑based operating systems such...
Own Up: Proposed Rule to Help Judges Catch Conflicts Inches Forward
A federal appellate judge has advanced a proposed rule that would require judges to disclose financial interests and automatically trigger recusal when conflicts arise. The amendment, praised by U.S. District Judge Sarah Vance, seeks to standardize conflict‑of‑interest detection across the...
Weak Confidence Weighs on Canada’s Spring Housing Season
Canada’s spring housing market opened 2026 on a muted note, with the national average home price slipping 2.0% year‑over‑year to C$812,900 (about US$593,000). Quarter‑over‑quarter prices were flat, edging up 0.7%, hinting at a possible price floor despite lingering consumer hesitancy....
GG.BET to Expand and Enhance Esports Betting Coverage with Popular Bets
GG.BET is expanding its esports betting coverage through a partnership with SBC News, introducing the Popular Bets feature that offers ready‑made wagering combos based on live platform activity. The collaboration emphasizes market intelligence, product analysis, and linking game updates—especially in...
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RobCo unveiled Autonomous Alfie at Hannover Messe, a bimanual robot designed for variable, real‑world manufacturing tasks. The system targets Level 4 autonomy, allowing it to learn, adapt, and execute without extensive manual programming. Alfie will be offered through a Robotics‑as‑a‑Service model,...
Flexiv to Showcase the Future of Adaptive Robotics at Hannover Messe 2026
Flexiv will unveil six interactive demos at Hannover Messe 2026, highlighted by the European preview of its Mello automated massage platform. The showcase features the Rizon series performing tasks that traditionally require a human touch, such as precision ball balancing and...
Metformin Misses Target in Type 1 Diabetes Trial
As a medical school professor, I love when medicine humbles us. Metformin has been around for a century. We thought we understood it. We were wrong. A new clinical trial gave metformin to people with type 1 diabetes -- not type 2....
The White-Collar Defence Lawyers with Nothing to Do
At a recent conference for America’s white‑collar defence bar, lawyers joked about having little work, reflecting a sharp slowdown in fraud and securities cases. The lull stems from the Trump administration’s de‑escalation of traditional white‑collar enforcement, leaving many firms with...
This Everyday Blood Sugar Pattern Is Linked To 69% Higher Alzheimer's Risk
A genetic analysis of more than 350,000 UK Biobank participants found that individuals genetically predisposed to higher blood‑sugar levels two hours after eating face a 69% greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The same study showed no significant association between...
Conagra Brands Invests in Mexico Plant
Conagra Brands is committing roughly $31.9 million (550 million pesos) to expand its Irapuato, Guanajuato plant in Mexico. The upgrade will add new production lines, emphasize advanced packaging technology, and streamline processes to lift output. The facility, which accounts for 94% of...
Meta Editor Auto‑adds Related Media, Risk Unintended Publishing
Meta media buyers, LOOK OUT 👀 If you go to EDIT an ad, even just to look at an ad's setting without changing anything, the system automatically adds Related Media. It won't publish automatically, buuuut, it will queue to publish the next...
Vornado Exec's Trust in Solomon Leads to Fraud Spotlight
#Vornado leasing boss #GlennWeiss always thought #JaredSolomon w/1 of his stars, entrusting him w/the co's gigantic #TimesSquare sign. Now that sign is at the heart of fed fraud charges v Solomon 'I trusted Jared' #REIT #NYC #realestate #CRE #retail https://t.co/AH6n4YpWL9
‘Relentless Pressures’: More Hospitality Firms Forced to Shut Even Before Iran War
Hospitality insolvencies surged 22% in February, reaching 270 firms, with 254 food‑and‑beverage outlets—including 171 restaurants and 64 pubs—shutting down. The sector has seen over 700 pub closures annually for three consecutive years, a trend amplified by rising costs. Chancellor Rachel...
Six States Accelerate Renewable Energy Project Approvals
California, Colorado, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey and Oregon are among the states expediting renewable energy projects. https://t.co/KftgZHgZHv
AI Robots Model Sports Apparel in Real Motion
Sports Store Uses #AI #Robots to Model Clothes in Real Motion by @amazingthings_ #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/EknJNyV81S
Connecticut AG Puts Businesses on Notice: Old Laws Still Apply to AI
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued an advisory warning that AI deployments remain fully subject to the state’s existing civil‑rights, privacy, data‑security, consumer‑protection and antitrust laws. The guidance, analyzed by Squire Patton Boggs, makes clear there is no AI‑specific statute...
Freight Brokers Hit 58% Margins After 1987 Deregulation
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Freight brokers gather at their annual meeting in 1987 to celebrate deregulation and increasing margins to 58%. A record at that time. https://t.co/pXPAt2iZjd
Wayve HQ Launches Groundbreaking Sovereign AI Initiative
We welcomed hundreds of people to @wayve_ai HQ last night, surrounded by our AVs, to celebrate the launch of Sovereign AI! Excited about this first-of-its-kind initiative and to see the companies it propels 🚀 @Jameswise @leicesterliz @KanishkaNarayan
State to Audit Ohio School Districts’ Cybersecurity Plans
The Ohio Auditor of State will launch audits of school districts' cybersecurity programs in July, as mandated by House Bill 96. The legislation requires districts to establish policies that protect data, information technology, and related resources while ensuring availability, confidentiality,...
Oil‑Linked Quiz Numbers Explain Today's Price Action
3 of the 4 numbers in Friday's Quiz are related to oil- A date. And how it makes sense for today's price action https://t.co/huwi6uAE47
Ribupatide Must Shine; Late GLP‑1 Faces Market Hurdles
All I'm going to say is that ribupatide needs to be a helluva drug for any of this to make sense. A me-too GLP-1 coming in a decade late seems like a big commercial challenge. $KLRA https://t.co/MAmA5f6FZ8
Reclaiming the Power of the Story — Fueled by Data and AI
MarTech’s May 6 conference will host a panel titled “Marketing’s moment: Reclaiming the power of the story — fueled by data & AI.” Moderated by Content Monsta CMO A. Lee Judge, the discussion features Dale Bertrand, Melanie Deziel, Lexie Haggerty, and AI strategist Jordache Johnson....
US Offers $20 B to Iran for Uranium Surrender
FinancialJuice @financialjuice · 5m https://t.co/jyvyxdXqey US and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan to end the war, with one element under discussion being that the US would release $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in return for Iran giving up its stockpile of...
EnBW Reports
EnBW just shared the news 1% of their chargers are unlocked by adhoc/credit card I wonder if they would dare to ask JET's numbers of card unlocks #alwaysbefaircharging photo by Heiko Wolgast (Hamburg) https://t.co/DML5ROm16T
Century Aluminum Starts Production at Expanded Mt. Holly Plant
Century Aluminum has begun hot‑metal production at its expanded Mt. Holly smelter in South Carolina, adding 750,000 t of capacity and boosting U.S. primary aluminum output by roughly 10 percent. The expansion, slated for full operation by June 2026, has generated more than...
European Power Prices Dip Below Pre‑War Levels This Week
European power prices are set to close the week below pre-war levels https://t.co/PaFKb2KO50 via @EamonFarhat https://t.co/e6n03nMxPn
Wall Street Stays Bullish on Netflix Despite Weaker Outlook
Wall Street Remains Mostly Bullish on Netflix Stock Despite Softer Q2 Forecast https://t.co/OXVbMgUNu1 via @variety
RFK Jr. Defends Makary, Claims Pharma ‘Owns’ Congress and Media
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended FDA Commissioner Marty Makary during a Ways and Means Committee hearing, praising the agency’s recent drug‑approval record and rejecting criticism from the pharmaceutical industry. He highlighted the FDA’s decision to reject Replimune’s oncolytic...
Meta Raises Quest 3 Prices Amid RAM Shortage
The Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S are getting more expensive as Meta blames the RAM crisis. https://t.co/MHeugLfyc7
Stagwell Expands 'Owned Media' Management Team
Stagwell announced the creation of two senior roles—Chief Growth Officer and Chief Revenue Officer—filled by publishing veterans David Olesnevich and Drew Schutte. The hires follow Ben Berentson's appointment as CEO of Stagwell Owned Media and recent investments, including a 25%...
NIH Researchers Discover Pain-Relieving Drug with Minimal Addictive Properties
NIH scientists have identified a novel nitazene‑derived opioid, DFNZ, that delivers potent, two‑hour pain relief in rats without causing respiratory depression, tolerance or significant withdrawal. The compound briefly enters the brain yet sustains analgesia, and unlike traditional opioids it fails...
ABB Enhances AI Capabilities of Flagship Industrial Device Digital Solutions
ABB has upgraded its My Measurement Assistant+ platform with real‑time generative AI, multilingual chat and predictive maintenance features. The update integrates the tool with ABB Genix™ Copilot, a Microsoft Foundry‑based AI engine, and adds Dynamic QR code access and a...
After 25 Years Of Consumer-Directed Healthcare, What’s Missing?
After two decades of consumer‑directed health policies, the market still lacks the tools needed for patients to act as shoppers. While price‑transparency rules and AI‑driven APIs exist, most care decisions remain embedded in provider referrals and opaque benefit designs, limiting...